Xenoblade Chronicles X: 4 Hours in the Alien Wilderness | IGN

IGN: Just minutes into Xenoblade Chronicles X, it’s difficult to not be impressed by the ambitious scale of this open world role-playing game. The hook (so far) doesn’t involve the mythical blade, called the Monado, from the previous game. Instead, this installment focuses on the theme of survival, as you and an NPC-driven squad explore a dangerous alien planet called Mira. Like its predecessor, Xenoblade Chronicles on Wii, this Wii U game is punching above its weight class, with lots of open space to explore, gorgeous vistas to take in, and plenty of activities to keep you busy.